A Woman's Guide to Martial Arts

A Woman's Guide to Martial Arts

Author: Monica Mccabe Cardoza

Publisher:

Published: 2003-12-30

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780756786663

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For women who have thought about karate, aikido, tai kwondo or another martial art. Tailored specifically for women, this book answers intelligently & incisively just the kinds of questions that beginners have. It covers, in depth, such subjects as: How to choose a martial arts style; How to overcome common concerns that beginners often face; What to look for & what to avoid in a school; & What questions to ask a potential instructor. Also covered are such basics as uniforms, terminology, & etiquette. The martial arts are the perfect way to achieve physical, spiritual & mental fitness, as women are increasingly recognizing. This complete sourcebook is essential reading for any woman interested in making a commitment to a martial arts program.


Women in the Martial Arts

Women in the Martial Arts

Author: Carol A. Wiley

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781556431364

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Essays discuss various types of martial arts, and looks at how the martial arts help women to develop positive self-images and break free of the role of victim.


Fight Back

Fight Back

Author: Loren W. Christensen

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934903247

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Some "experts" say that you should be submissive when attacked at home or by a stranger. You will not find that advice here, although you might use it as a ruse before you claw your assailant's eyes and annihilate his groin. Your ultimate goal is to get away but you don't achieve that by being meek and docile. You get away by drawing on that hardwired survival instinct to attack him like an enraged lioness protecting its babies. In this book, martial arts experts Loren W. Christensen and Lisa Place teach you to use your hands, forearms, elbows, teeth, knees and feet to survive the type of attack that unsuspecting women become the victims of every day. And you will learn that you're surrounded by a limitless cache of weapons that you can use to your advantage against a larger assailant. If you are ready to learn to fight back, Loren and Lisa know exactly what you need to survive an attack in your home or on the street.


Defend Yourself!

Defend Yourself!

Author: Matt Thomas

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780380774586

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One in five women will be attacked at some point in her life. Based on the self-defense approach currently being taught to thousands of women across the country, this book offers easily learned techniques women can use to protect themselves in a variety of dangerous situations.


The Martial Arts Woman

The Martial Arts Woman

Author: Andrea F. Harkins

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-09-22

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781544916217

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The Martial Arts Woman book shares the stories and insights of more than twenty-five women in the martial arts, and how they apply martial arts to their lives. Unlike most other martial art books, the reader will catch a glimpse into the brave and empowered woman who dares to be all that she can be. Many of these women had to overcome great societal or personal challenges to break into the men's world of martial arts. This book will motivate and inspire you to go after your goals in life and to fight through every challenge and defeat every obstacle. The Martial Arts Woman book will open your eyes to the power of the human spirit and the martial art mindset that dwells in each of us.


A Girl's Guide to the Martial Arts

A Girl's Guide to the Martial Arts

Author: Alice Jablonsky

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780764128417

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This book presents basic descriptions of Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, and Tae kwon do. An opening chapter describes these disciplinesï¿1/2 origins among Shaolin monks, samurai, and ninjas. Following chapters describe clothing, colors, belts, and basic moves, then advise on how and where to find proper instruction in each discipline. Ener-Chi Books, written especially for teens, present ideas and exercises that both energize a girlï¿1/2s body and soothe her spirit. The books take inspiration from a variety of Asian practices and exercises--thus, the suffix chi, a Chinese term that denotes internal physical and spiritual bodily energy. Ener-Chi Books feature clear, easy-to-follow directions and illustrations that are both clever and instructive, all presented in full color.


Martial Arts for Women

Martial Arts for Women

Author: Jennifer Lawler

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781880336168

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This is a reference for women in the martial arts, showing how to find the right school, deal with menstruation and pregnancy, get in touch with women's groups and find the right equipment. It directs women on how to get the most from their workout and use their strengths to best advantage.